Sesame may be the ninth most common food allergen. Sesame seeds are often found on breads or rolls and in Asian and Middle Eatern foods.
Sesame allergen list
- Tahini (sesame butter)
- Gomashio (Japanese seasoning made with sesame and salt)
- Hummus (chickpea pate often made with tahini)
- Halvah (sweet made of sesame paste)
- Dukkah (Middle Eastern spice blend)
- Sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
- Zatar (Middle Eastern spice made of sumac and sesame)
- Chinese stir fry oils, such as chili oil, are sometimes based on sesame oil
Foods that may contain sesame
- Breads/rolls/breadsticks
- Middle Eastern foods
- Chinese foods (stir frys, donuts)
- Japanese foods (often sprinkled inside sushi)
